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reside definition

re·side (ri zīd′)

intransitive verb resided -·sid′ed, residing -·sid′·ing

  1. to dwell for a long time; have one's residence; live (in or at)
  2. to be present or inherent; exist (in): said of qualities, etc.
  3. to be vested (in): said of rights, powers, etc.

Etymology: ME resyden < MFr resider < L residere < re-, back + sedere, to sit

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reside Synonyms

reside

v.

dwell, live, occupy, tenant, lodge, inhabit, populate, remain, continue, stay, sojourn, take up residence; see also dwell.


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reside Usage Examples

Preposition: with

  • author(s: Previous | Next Page SEARCH WIDWISAWN | SAPIENS All rights reside with the author(s ).

Preposition: at

  • address: Athletes must also reside at an English address or be studying at an English HEI.

Preposition: on

  • server: Sites of this nature should reside on a dedicated server.

Modifying Another Word

  • permanently: Frequently, such clients have not formed any settled intention about where they intend to reside permanently.

Preposition: in

  • dwelling: For example, if the owner and a tenant reside in the same dwelling, the owner is liable.
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